U-Haul has the largest selection of trailer hitches and towing accessories. Reserve a trailer hitch installation online at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Gastonia. U-Haul is your number one provider of quality and long-lasting tow hitches and trailer hitch receivers in Gastonia, NC, 28056. Purchase a trailer hitch online and you will get lifetime unlimited hitch warranty for only $5 when we install it at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Gastonia.

Finding your hitch system rating

Your hitch system is only as strong as its lowest-rated component. To find your hitch system rating, compare ratings of your hitch, hitch ball and ball mount as shown below. Your hitch system rating is the lowest rating among those parts.

Hitch rating

Your hitch's maximum tow weight rating can usually be found on a label on the hitch itself.

Hitch ball rating

Your can find your hitch ball rating on the top of the ball, or around the base of the shank.

Ball mount rating

The rating for your ball mount is usually on a label on the mounting plate or along the shaft that goes into your receiver.

Hitch system rating video

This video also explains how to find your hitch system rating.

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Buy any of the parts above online or schedule a hitch system installation or free towing inspection at a U-Haul location near you.

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Different Tow Vehicle

Looking for a specific trailer hitch? Our trained professionals at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Gastonia will install the right truck hitch or tow hitch for your vehicle. Shop for receiver hitches online or in Gastonia, NC at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Gastonia. For a quick reference to which trailer hitch you need for your vehicle, add your information below for an instant hitch installation quote including a guide to help you select the proper type of towing hitch for your needs, custom made for your vehicle.

$5 Lifetime Unlimited Warranty

Any U-Haul location in North America guarantees free replacement (including shipping and labor costs) of the receiver hitch for any reason, with no limitation for any damage, including collision, corrosion, accidental overload, jackknifing and even theft of the vehicle.

Free Towing Inspection

Not sure what you need? Bring in your vehicle and we'll give you a free towing inspection.
Use our online towing glossary to learn more about hitches and towing.

Trailer Hitch Wiring Service Plan

Ready to tow a trailer? We have tow vehicle, trailer wiring and lights available locally and online. Our exclusive U-Haul $10 wiring service plan covers all of your wiring for 2 years. Any U-Haul location in North America will honor your wiring service plan - even if the dog chews it off!

Find Hitch Accessories

U-Haul offers thousands of hitch accessories including trailer hitch balls, ball mounts and hitch covers. We also provide free and valuable tow hitch safety information online and at over 16,000 locations across North America.

Not sure if your vehicle can tow? Bring it in and we'll give you a free towing inspection.